Authentic New Orleans Gumbo Recipe Is The Best Of The Best

Gumbo is Louisiana's most famous food and authentic New Orleans gumbo recipes are the most popular.

There are many different recipes from the crescent city but they all have characteristics in common.

They are dark, rich and loaded with fresh ingredients. Different types of seafoods are used as well as chicken and duck.

Here
is a New Orleans style chicken and shrimp gumbo recipe that really
rocks. Make this fantastic gumbo recipe for an authentic taste of
Louisiana and experience a little history in your bowl too.

New Orleans natives
will tell you this gumbo is best paired with a Chardonnay or Pinot
Grigio during the warm months. In winter those same New Orleans
residents will recommend a Pinot Noir or Cabernet Sauvignon. I have
tried them all and can tell you without a doubt these wines really
compliment the hearty flavor of this gumbo.

In a large heavy pot coated with 1 tablespoon oil, saute' chicken and sausage on medium high heat until
brown on all sides. Some of the meat will stick to the bottom of the pot
then release. The crust that forms is called "gratin". This is one of
the secrets of Cajun cooking that adds a rich flavor and is an important
step in making an authentic New Orleans gumbo recipe. Remove and set
aside.

Cut up onions, celery, and green pepper and set aside covered.

Place oil and flour in pot, stir well and brown to make a roux.
See these easy roux making instructions.
When flour is browned to the color of milk chocolate or an old copper
penny, add chopped vegetables and saute on low heat for 8-10 minutes.

Add shrimp, okra and parsley and continue to cook on low heat uncovered for 15 minutes.

Serve in a bowl with rice. A serving of 1/3 cup rice to 1 1/4 cup gumbo is the way it's done
in New Orleans.

This authentic New Orleans gumbo recipe will serve 8. If you are making desert this
bread pudding recipe
will fit nicely into the New Orleans and south Louisiana Cajun theme. It is delicious and easy to make.